Part-Time Contract Instructor: BJJ, CQC & Combat Conditioning
United Defense Tactical – Scottsdale

Location: 4848 E Cactus Rd, Suite 210, Scottsdale, AZ 85254
Compensation: Contract role – $45 per class for the first 60 days, $65 per class thereafter. Negotiable for top candidates with elite credentials.
Schedule: Flexible part-time (2–4 classes, ~4–6 hours/week initially; scales with membership growth). Evenings and weekends prioritized.
Start Date: Immediate – ongoing hiring.

About United Defense Tactical

United Defense Tactical is the only reality-based training program for civilians. Our Scottsdale facility combines a full BJJ mat space, padded scenario equipment, and laser-based firearms simulators — no live fire, no live rounds, ever. We train members to be safe, confident, and prepared for real-world situations, and we do it in an environment that's welcoming to beginners, women, and families.

TRAIN TO BE SAFE. TRAIN TO BE CONFIDENT. TRAIN TO SURVIVE.

The Role

We're hiring part-time contract instructors who can teach across all three of our core disciplines: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Close Quarter Combat, and Combat Conditioning. This is not a specialist role — we need well-rounded coaches who can lead any class on the schedule and connect the disciplines into one integrated self-defense system for our members.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ)
Deliver progressive BJJ classes for all experience levels. Curriculum covers fundamentals, guard work, positional control, submissions, escapes, sweeps, and practical self-defense applications that translate to real-world scenarios. Classes combine technical drilling, positional sparring, live rolling, and scenario-based training.

Close Quarter Combat (CQC)
Lead striking, clinch work, weapon defense, and multi-attacker scenarios. Focus on decision-making under stress, situational awareness, and effective response to realistic threats. Integrates with our simulator scenarios to bridge empty-hand skills to weapon-involved situations.

Combat Conditioning
Program and coach strength, conditioning, and movement patterns that support tactical performance. The goal is work capacity, functional strength, and durability for combatives — not general fitness for its own sake.

Top instructors will have opportunities to lead multiple sessions per week, host workshops, and develop ongoing series as programs grow.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver safe, progressive classes across BJJ, CQC, and Combat Conditioning for groups of 8–10 students
Teach with a focus on technique, leverage, decision-making under stress, and real-world application
Foster a supportive, empowering, non-intimidating environment — especially for beginners, women, and members new to combatives
Incorporate scenario-based training and integrate with our simulator technology to build muscle memory under stress
Collect attendance and feedback data to continuously improve programming
Collaborate on workshops, community safety events, and seminars
Stay current with best practices across all three disciplines

Ideal Candidate

Required — must be able to teach all three:

BJJ: 2+ years teaching experience; brown belt or higher strongly preferred, plus recognized instructor credentials (Gracie Combatives, Gracie Survival Tactics, Rener Gracie programs, or equivalent). Co-ed teaching experience essential.
CQC: Military, law enforcement, or serious combatives background; experience with striking, weapon defense, and multi-attacker scenarios
Combat Conditioning: Practical programming background for combatives (CSCS, CF-L2, or comparable experience). Formal certification preferred but not required if the coaching track record is there.

Additional requirements:

Based in the Phoenix metro area
Exceptional communication, empathy, and motivational skills — you build people up, you don't break them down
Trauma-informed instruction background a plus
Must pass background check
Must carry or obtain personal general liability insurance (minimum $1M per occurrence) with United Defense Tactical named as Additional Insured; proof required prior to starting

Why Join UDT

Flexible contract with a clear path to increased hours as enrollment grows
Full access to our facility — BJJ mats, padded suits, and laser-based simulators for the most realistic scenario training available
Free membership and team support events
Be part of a mission that directly improves lives and community safety
Instructor lineage tied to Special Forces and law enforcement backgrounds — you'll be teaching alongside serious professionals

Compensation: $45.00 - $65.00 per hour

United Defense Tactical is a leading provider of tactical training solutions, dedicated to providing comprehensive training programs for law enforcement, military personnel, security professionals, and civilians. Our state-of-the-art facility offers realistic scenarios and top-tier instruction to prepare individuals for real-world situations.

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to United Defense Tactical Corporate.

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